Cigarette ash tray and snubber



D. A. JACOBS ETAL 2,908,281 CIGARETTE ASH TRAY AND SNUBBER Oct. 13, 1959 Filed Feb. 29. 1956 INVENTOR? DAV/OAA/ACOBS MICHAEL KOKUS RICHARD 6. GZBR/ELE J ATTO Y United States Patent @fiice 2,908,281- Patented Oct. 13, 1959 CIGARETTE ASH TRAY AND SN UBBER David A. Jacobs, Akron, Ohio, Michael Kokus, Ebensburg, Pa., and Richard G. Gabriele, Esmond, RJ.

Application February 29,1956, Serial No. 568,519

'1 Claim. (Cl. 131-235) The present invention relates to an ash tray and cigarette extinguisher or snubber.

The present day devices on vehicles and the like for extinguishing a cigarette and receiving the ashes and butts of cigarettes may include a thin flat piece of metal horizontally mounted transversely in a tray. This type of snubber or extinguisher is not too satisfactory for the reason the lighted end of a cigarette has to be forced against the metal piece and unless twisted and pressured the fire will not be completely extinguished. This method creates a hazard and is disadvantageous to the driver of a vehicle, as he has to drive with one hand, while using the other in extinguishing the cigarette.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an extinguisher or snubber that will effectively smother the fire.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a snubber or extinguisher, so constructed that it may be moved to a position within easy reach of the driver of a vehicle.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a snubber that is detachable for cleaning purposes or replacement.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of means to which the snubber may be fixedly secured.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a snubber or extinguisher associated with a receptacle or tray and movable in and out of said receptacle or tray.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a snubber or extinguisher resiliently mounted in an ash tray.

Other objects and features of the invention will become apparent as the description proceeds, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Figure 1 is a top plan view showing the tray and snubber in open operative position, the housing being shown fragmentary.

ure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view showing the tray and snubber in closed position in the housing.

Figure 4 is a front elevational view of the tray and snubber in the position shown in Figure 1.

Referring to the drawing, the numeral represents a housing, having an opening 11 that receives a receptacle or tray having a snubber or cigarette extinguisher. The tray and snubber or extinguisher are designated generally 12, the numeral 13 representing a tray or receptacle having a handle pull 14, and a stop or stops 15. The front wall 16 of the tray is provided with extending edges 17 that are wider than the opening 11, that serve as a stop Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Figfor the tray when in closed position to limit inward movement of the tray into the housing.

Within the housing is a spring 18, one end 19 being spot welded or riveted to the bottom 20 of the tray 13. The spring is provided with a. struck out tongue 21, the end 22 of the spring being slightly curved. Mounted upon the tongue 21 is a snubber or extinguisher 23, having a flattened wall portion 24 and a funnel shaped open end 25. The snubber is provided with a transverse slot 26 that receives the end 27 of spring 18. The provision of the slot allows the end 27 to engage the slot, thereby locking the snubber is position on the tongue, the resiliency of tongue 21 and the end of spring 18 cooperate to hold the snubber firmly in position. If desired the portion of the spring at 30 maybe spot welded to the flattened wall portion 24.

In operation of the tray, a pull is exerted on the handle 14, and as the tray moves out of the housing, the upper face of the spring engages the upper edge or terminal portion of opening 11, and as the tray continues to move outwardly, the spring moves upwardly, thus moving with it the snubber 23, lifting the snubber out of the tray and in position to receive the lighted end of a cigarette, the stops 15 limiting outward movement of the tray. After the cigarette has been extinguished, the butt is deposited into the tray, the tray is then pushed inwardly and during inward movement the spring is in engagement with the upper terminal edge portion of the opening 11 which forces the spring and snubber into the tray.

The drawings and the foregoing description is in clear, concise and exact terms as to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the invention, the scope of which is indicated by the appended claims. Changes may be made in details without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is:

A combined ash tray and snubber comprising a housing adapted to receive and support a slidable receptacle, deflector means on said housing, a slidable receptacle in said housing, a spring in said receptacle having flat and curved ends, said flat end being secured to the bottom of the said receptacle, an integral tongue struck from the spring near the curved end, and biased toward said curved end, a bell mouthed tubular snubber having a transverse slot in the bell portion at one end and a flattened portion at its other end impinged between the curved end of said spring and said struck out tongue, the curved end of said spring engaging said transverse slot, and the tongue engaging the flattened portion of said snubber, said deflector means allowing said spring to raise said snubber when said receptacle is opened, and camming said spring and snubber down when said receptacle is closed.

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